NR 565 Week 7-Week 8 Exam Final Study Guide-September 2020.pdf

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NR 565 Week 7-Week 8 Exam Final Study Guide-September 2020 Week 7 & 8 ➢ Antacids: weak bases that react with hydrochloric acid to form salt & water. -Neutralize Gastric Acidity (causes ^pH of the st... omach and duodenal bulb) -Inhibit proteolytic activity of pepsin -Increase lower esophageal sphincter tone -ALL antacids are contraindicated in the presence of severe abdominal pain of unknown cause, especially if accompanied by fever -HIGH SODIUM content: pts w/ HTN. CHF need to use low sodium preparation -Concurrent administration with enteric-coated drugs, destroys the coating= alters absorption, ^ the risk for adverse effects -Administrations should be separated by at least 2 hours to decrease interactions Continued........... [Show More]

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